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Silver has been known since ancient times as a precious metal and it is used to make ornaments, jewelry, high-value tableware, utensils and currency coins. Silver inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi. It keeps odor to a minimum and reduces the risk of bacterial and fungal infection. In the 19th century, sailors on long ocean voyages would put silver coins in barrels of water and wine to keep the liquid pure.